JOB OPENING: University of GA - Water Quality Data Analysis Title: Research Professional III Job Summary: Environmental data analysis and modeling of aquatic ecosystem metabolism Location: Marine Sciences Dept, University of Georgia, Athens, GA Description, Duties, Responsibilities: Applications are invited for a research technician in the area of water quality data analysis, programming, modeling, and aquatic ecosystem ecology. The position will focus on the analysis and interpretation of water quality data (dissolved oxygen, nutrients, and chlorophyll) in order to quantify metabolism and trophic state of estuarine and shelf aquatic systems. Data to be analyzed includes DO from moorings and diurnal transects, triple oxygen isotopes from a single GA Bight shelf survey), and water quality from seasonal estuarine transects. The job will also entail results summarization, report writing and presentation of results. The successful candidate should be able to independently analyze and interpret data and results. Education and Experience Required: Requires considerable experience in programming (e.g., matlab, R, excel). Experience with data analysis, estuarine or aquatic metabolism or water quality is desirable but not required. Bachelors of Science or Masters of Science (MS) degree with sufficient work experience required. Degrees in environmental and oceanographic sciences, statistics, or computer science may be appropriate.
Salary and benefits will be commensurate with academic background and job experience - likely within the $40 to $46k annual range. Application End Date: review of applications will commence immediately and continue until a qualified applicant is identified. Anticipated Start Date and Position Duration: position to start as soon as possible, hopefully by May 1, 2016. This will be a 1-yr position with possibility for a 2nd year extension depending on job performance. Inquiries - email chuck hopkinson (chopk...@uga.edu<mailto:chopk...@uga.edu>). Applications: Applications must be through UGA Human Resources web portal at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/applicants/jsp/shared/search/Search_css.jsp. Refer to Posting Number: 20160462 Electronic applications must include a letter of interest and description of past experience, full CV, and names and full addresses (with phone and email) of three references. Submitted by C. Hopkinson